A consummate statesman who led France through many of the greatest threats and challenges of the 21stcentury, François Hollande brings insights gained from a lifetime spent at the highest levels of public service to the most pressing issues of our time. From terrorism to climate change, to the global economy and beyond, he has faced them all with a measured calm cultivated by years of experience.

A gifted speechwriter and message-crafter who drafted some of the most memorable and inspiring speeches of the past decade, Sarah Hurwitz shares experiences from her time as the chief speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama and reveals the secrets of powerful, persuasive storytelling.